Francis Magalona Died At 44

March 6, 2009

From one inspiring news to a saddening one, rapper tv-host Francis Magalona, at 44, died of leukemia today at noon.

I was optimistic about his recovery and so today’s news came as a shock. I was inspired by Kiko’s life for being a principled artist and an awarded photographer. Thank you for the life you have lived.

My sympathy goes to his bereaved family. Let us all look back to his Kaleidoscope World.

This Week’s CNN Featured Hero Is A Filipino

March 6, 2009

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CNN is searching the globe for people whose selflessness, dedication and achievement are as inspiring as the CNN heroes they honored in 2008. This week’s CNN featured hero is a 28 year old Filipino – Efren Peñaflorida Jr.

Ef started a teen group that brings education to kids living in the slums. Their flagship project called Kariton Klasrum, Klinik at Kantin (K4); recreates a school setting in unconventional locations such as the cemetery, city trash dump, slum corners and alleys using a pushcart loaded with books and other educational items. Children ranging from ages 2 to 14 flocks every Saturday to learn reading, writing, arithmetic and English from Ef and his trained teen volunteers.

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See American Idol Season 8 Finale Live!

March 5, 2009

The American Idol fever once again sets in as Season 8′s Top 12 is halfway from complete. If you are an avid Idol fan and have long been dreaming to see the finals live, Coca-Cola is giving away two tickets to the finale to one lucky winner. Included in the prize are two round trip coach flight plane ticket, an all-expense paid accommodation at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with shuttle transfers for two nights, and a pair of $100 AmEx gift cheques.

Check out www.mycokerewards.com for contest details. By the way, the contest is only open to all legal residents of the United States. Sorry.

Litratong Pinoy: Bag

March 5, 2009

Litratong Pinoy: Bag

Hindi ako ang nasa larawan kundi si Zero Voltage. Isa sa mga masasabi kong naging kaibigan ko online dahil sa blogging. Noong araw ng mga puso ay personal namin siyang nakilala sa Hot Air Balloon Festival sa Clark, Pampanga dala ang kanyang camera bag at Nikon d50. Isa siya sa mga nasa likod ng upcoming CGI movie na gawang Pinoy, ang RPG The Movie.

Ito ang aking lahok sa Linggo ng Bag ng Litratong Pinoy. Happy Huwebes!

America Names First Half of Idol Season 8′s Top 12

March 4, 2009

First Half of American Idol Season 8's Top 12

American Idol have modified their selection process for the Top 12 of Season 8. They have now selected 36 hopefuls, grouped the performances by 12, and picks the male and female with the top vote and whoever receives the second highest. This is a game of popularity and luck. Here is the first half of Season 8′ Top 12:

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